This MSc programme will provide you with the skills required to understand the entrepreneurship and innovation required for the software industry. Many national and multinational companies employ computer science graduates in areas such as software development and engineering, artificial intelligence, systems and networks, database and systems security as well as mobile multimedia, modelling, research and development. You will also get the chance to demonstrate the skills you have learned by completing a substantial research and development project.

The ICT sector is among the top three Irish growth industries. The National Skills Bulletin (2012) identified the ICT skills identified that are difficult to source, e.g., computer software engineers and developers with specific skills sets,i.e,: sophisticated database architecture, maintenance and operations Java-related applications open source applications mobile app development ( cloud computing IT security experts: Internet security and network security models and solutions for the financial sector